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FY 2027 FY 2027 FY 2027 FY 2027 B U D G E T P R E S E N T A T I O N J U L Y 0 9 , 2 0 2 6 DEREK GABRIEL PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONER Introduction 01 08 23 23 43 40 I. Project Updates II. The Retrospective III. FY2026 Project Timeline IV. Grant Listings V. Team Culture and Appreciation 37 32 Budget Overview Appendices 18 Closing DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TABLE OF CONTENTS Honorable Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr., Chairperson of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance; Committee members; other senators in attendance, and members of the listening and viewing public. My name is Derek Gabriel, and I am the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DPW). Joining me in the well today are Assistant Commissioner Rueben Jennings, Deputy Commissioner of Transportation, Karole Ovesen-McGregor, and Jomo McClean, the Department’s Federal Highway Program Manager. As we convene for this Fiscal Year 2027 budget hearing, we are not simply presenting a routine financial request for the next twelve months. We are presenting the results of eight years of deliberate investment, modernization, and transformation across the Virgin Islands. INTRODUCTION GOOD AFTERNOON, 1 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS To truly appreciate the magnitude of where the Department of Public Works stands today, we must look back at the stark operational realities we faced when I took the helm in 2021. The department was caught in a cycle of reactive, analog operations. We faced an immediate $1 Million shortfall just to keep up with basic brush clearance. Exacerbating these challenges, our public-facing services were heavily constrained by outdated, manual processes—requiring citizens to physically visit our offices and navigate a slow paper trail just to apply for standard territorial permits. We recognized that a modern territory cannot run on yesterday's red tape. Our goal was simple: make government services easier to access, faster to deliver, and more transparent for the public. To solve this, our Administration Office spearheaded a complete technological modernization by deploying iWorq, our centralized digital asset and permit management platform. Today, citizens can apply for and track the progress of advertising, excavation, driveway, and burial permits completely online. By automating these workflows, we eliminated administrative bottlenecks, improved processing times, and fundamentally changed how residents interact with the Department. We took that same strategic problem-solving approach to our physical infrastructure. We didn't wait for the future; we funded it. That commitment produced results. We successfully closed our latest $152 Million GARVEE bond issuance, transforming a dormant financing tool into one of the largest infrastructure investments in the Department’s history. While we recognize that stabilizing a decades-old network is an ongoing mission, this administration has aggressively established the baseline for that recovery— executing approximately $39.3 Million in total territorial spend on roadside maintenance between FY2019 and FY2026 to ensure we never fall back into a cycle of deferred maintenance. The Modernization of Territorial Transit Over the last eight years, DPW has transformed public transportation from infrastructure maintenance to building an integrated territorial transportation system. This administration’s commitment to VITRAN operations goes far beyond fleet management; we are implementing a complete modernization of our territorial transportation ecosystem. We significantly expanded transit access across our islands with a historic investment of over $6 Million to procure 28 brand-new transit vehicles, including modern fixed-route buses and specialized, ADA-compliant paratransit vans. On the water, we officially commissioned our newest 304- passenger ferry, the Spirit of 1733, fundamentally transforming the heavily traveled Route 32M corridor between Red Hook and Cruz Bay, which successfully qualified our territory for increased federal ferry subsidies for the first time in history. Furthermore, we have secured the funding necessary to deliver the territory’s very first government-owned passenger and roll- on/roll-off ferry service between St. Croix and St. Thomas. Much of this progress was made possible through the department’s first FHWA approved Ferry Transportation Program Plan completed and approved in October 2021. To support this new fleet, we advanced strategic investments in our transit facilities. As detailed in Appendix I, we are systematically advancing $18.5 Million in total active transit infrastructure upgrades, including the construction of the LaReine “Sonny Barnes” Bus Terminal on St. Croix, the VITRAN Maintenance and Operations Facility at Anna’s Hope, and federally-funded resiliency overhauls and improvements for our St. Thomas and St. John operating hubs. But we aren’t just solving the immediate transit issues; we are actively designing a network for tomorrow. DPW has officially initiated two major long-range planning studies: our Transit Plan Update Study and the 2050 Transportation Master Plan Study. These studies are re-evaluating our current VITRAN routing, analyzing long-term population shifts, and evaluating emerging clean-energy technologies. Together, these studies will guide transportation investments for decades to come, ensuring that today’s decisions continue serving tomorrow’s residents. From the ongoing rehabilitation of the remaining roads in Frederiksted and Ethel McIntosh Memorial Drive on St. Croix, planned road enhancements and improvements in the works, to the multi-million-dollar modernization of our VITRAN fleet, we are delivering a connected infrastructure that leaves no Virgin Islander stranded. Capital Project Delivery & Territorial Revitalization Senators, as the primary engineering arm of the Government of the Virgin Islands, DPW does far more than maintain infrastructure. Our Engineering and CIP Divisions oversee the planning, construction, and delivery of critical public infrastructure throughout the Territory, serving as Project Managers, Contract Administrators, and technical Inspectors for hundreds of capital improvement projects. From educational campuses and public facilities to roadway improvements and historic restoration efforts, our teams ensure these investments are delivered safely, efficiently and responsibly. A centerpiece of this administration’s architectural legacy is the intentional, systematic revitalization of historic Charlotte Amalie. We recognized that restoring Charlotte Amalie required more than repairing individual structures. It demanded a coordinated investment in stormwater management, historic preservation, transportation, and economic development. By coordinating closely across local and federal channels, we have advanced a diverse portfolio of landmarks and public plazas, including the Enid M. Baa Public Library, the historic 99 Steps, Main Street, and critical town drainage overhauls. While these public structures and historic plazas reshape the Territory’s landscape, improving the daily commute of our residents and visitors remains one of our highest priorities. Our federal and local Engineering teams continue to plan, design, and oversee roadway improvements throughout the Territory, managing some of the largest and most complex transportation projects ever undertaken by the Department. From residential neighborhood improvement projects across the territory such as Hermon Hill, Estate St. George’s, Peter’s Rest, Diamond Ruby, First Avenue, Savan, Anna’s Retreat and Cruz Bay to federally funded disaster recovery initiatives such as the St. Croix bridges and Gallows Bay resiliency improvements, our focus remains the same: delivering safer, more resilient infrastructure that serve our communities for generations to come. Market Realities: Rising Labor and Utility Pressures Senators, we must speak candidly about the shifting macroeconomic factors governing public works in 2026. Globally, the cost of asphalt, concrete materials, and heavy machinery parts continues to climb. Locally, we are also absorbing higher fuel costs and the recent increase in the territorial minimum wage—an important investment in our workforce that also increases the cost of contracted roadside maintenance, beautification, and other essential public services. These external factors require us to carefully balance fiscal responsibility with maintaining the level of service our residents expect and require. Furthermore, we face a unique human capital procurement challenge on St. John, where a persistent shortage of localized candidates forces us to rely on dedicated St. Thomas personnel who commute daily. True sustainability requires local participation, and we are explicitly asking for this committee’s partnership to establish enhanced recruitment incentives for St. Johnians. To ignore these wage, workforce, and market realities is to risk falling back into a cycle of deferred maintenance. 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5000000 10000000 15000000 20000000 25000000 30000000 To sustain the momentum discussed earlier, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has recommended a General Fund allotment of $24,303,120.00 to the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2027. $24.3M $24.3M $24.3M GENERAL FUND ALLOTMENTS OVER THE YEARS OMB also recommends $1,000,000.00 from the Tourism Advertising Revolving Fund and $1,300,000.00 from the Anti- Litter and Beautification Fund of which $300,000.00 is for the Abandoned Vehicle Program and $5,000,000.00 from the Transportation Trust Fund. This brings our total recommended local funding threshold to $31,603,120.00. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET OVERVIEW FY 2027 Senators, I want to be absolutely clear about what these local dollars represent. This budget is not simply about maintaining operations—it is about protecting the progress we have already made. These local funds are the engine that allows us to draw down available federal transportation dollars. Over the course of this administration, that partnership has resulted in more than $200 Million invested in local and federal-aid roadway improvements across the Territory. In addition to that investment, DPW has permanently stabilized 37 storm-damaged infrastructure sites across all three islands—a $41.3 Million investment through Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) Emergency Relief funding. These accomplishments stand alongside landmark projects such as the Melvin Evans Highway modernization ($27.5M) and the Clifton Hill Connector Road ($15.1M). FY 2027 Personnel Services 31.8% Other services charges 22.5% Public Transportation Fund 20.5% Fringe Benefits 17.6% Utilities 3.4% Supplies 3.2% EXPENSES ALLOTMENT Personnel Services $7,723,312.00 Fringe Benefits $4,268,745.00 Supplies $780,000.00 Utilities $828,000.00 Capital Outlays $250,000.00 Public Transportation Fund $4,992,315 Other Services & Charges $5,460,748.00 GENERAL FUND $24,303,120 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Capital 1% FY 2027 Personnel Services 64.4% Fringe Benefits 35.6% $11,992,057 ST.CROIX ST.THOMAS ST.JOHN TOTAL EXEMPT 29 37 3 69 NON-UNIONIZED 1 1 0 2 CLASSIFIED 56 58 15 129 TOTAL 86 96 18 200 VACANCIES 20 8 7 35 EMPLOYEE BREAKDOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL & FRINGE BENEFITS 54.6% 32.8% 4.9% 3.8% 3.2% 0.6% Office Supplies $5000 Vehicle Supplies $256,000 Food/Catering $25,000 Minor Equipment $38,000 Clothing $30,000 Operating Supplies $426,000 SUPPLIES $780,000 UTILITIES $828,000 ELECTRICITY $672,000 WATER $156,000 Electricity 81.2% Water 18.8% FY 2027 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES Repairs & Maintenance - 82.4% $4,497,376.00 Rental Machines/Equipment - 1% $53,000.00 Professional Services - 4.5% $245,450.00 Security Services - 0.3% $15,700.00 Training - 1.1% $59,999.00 Communication - 4.4% $238,000 Advertising & Promotion - 0.4% $20,000.00 Transportation - Not Travel - 0.4% $22,000.00 Travel - 1.3% $70,023.00 Purchase Bulk Airline - 0.7% $39,200.00 Subsidies - 3.7% $200,000.00 $5,460,748 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FY 2027 FY 2027 TERRITORIAL SPEND ON ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS $2,362,681 $2,137,005 *AS OF JUNE 30, 2026 ST. CROIX DISTRICT ST. THOMAS/ ST.JOHN DISTRICT $4,499,686 8-YEAR STATUS (THE NUMBERS) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TERRITORIAL ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPEND TERRITORIAL ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE SPEND $208,952,462.12 $39,373,504.00 FY 2027 FY 2027 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Burial Plot 57.8% Advertising 29.2% Driveway/Excavation 13% PERMIT TYPE INCOME Burial Plot $141,125.00 Driveway/ Excavation $71,212.00 Advertisement $31,725.00 PERMITS INCOME $244,062 Our Engineering and CIP Divisions are currently managing a workload of over 300 active projects across the Territory—from core DPW infrastructure improvements to major User Agency assignments such as the $275M Arthur Richards K-8 School, and critical FEMA disaster recovery projects. This unprecedented workload reflects both the scale of the Territory’s recovery and the Department's expanded capacity to successfully deliver complex capital projects. However, I must note that we are stretched extremely thin in this regard, despite our efforts to hire and promote more Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Managers and other technical experts. Strategic Execution & Administrative Stewardship Throughout today’s testimony, we’ve highlighted a broad range of roadway improvements, transit investments, historic restorations, and capital projects. These visible infrastructure improvements do not happen by accident, nor do they happen in a vacuum. Behind every completed project is an administrative team that rarely receives public recognition, yet makes every one of these accomplishments possible. Our dedicated Contract Specialists, Procurement Professionals and compliance Accountants successfully manage the extensive federal documentation, procurement requirements and regulatory oversight necessary to keep these projects moving forward. Spotlight on OPCMR: Driving Efficiency in Procurement and Contract Management The Office of Procurement, Contract Management & Reporting (OPCMR) within DPW, created under this administration, serves as the administrative gatekeeper of our department’s capital project pipeline. But their operational impact goes far beyond processing high-volume documentation. Historically, a major systemic bottleneck existed because all construction payments had to be routed completely outside of our department to the Department of Property and Procurement (DPP) for final signature. Recognizing the consistent regulatory efficiency, precision, and high operational caliber of our team, DPW was officially granted full independent signatory authority for construction contract payments. That milestone authority has significantly reduced payment processing times— getting funding into the hands of our local contractors faster. The Administration Office: Systemic Modernization Working hand-in-hand with procurement is our Administration Division, the operational command center managing our accounting systems, technological upgrades, and structural compliance. Senators, when you see a newly paved highway, a rebuilt early childhood center, or a modernized transit facility, you are looking at the direct result of the tireless paperwork, contract execution, and financial stewardship managed behind the scenes. The daily dedication of our administrative staff ensures every construction project across the Virgin Islands is supported by sound procurement, rigorous financial oversight, and absolute regulatory compliance. Conclusion Chairman Francis, members of this Committee, and distinguished Senators—what I have laid out before you today is not just a collection of projects or a column of figures on a balance sheet. It is the tangible evidence of promises made and promises kept. Eight years ago, this administration set out to rewrite the story of our territory’s infrastructure. We refused to accept the status quo of reactive, piecemeal repairs. Instead, we committed to a vision of structural resilience, modernization, and operational accountability. The journey has not been without hurdles. We navigated a global pandemic and historic number of natural disasters which created unprecedented supply chain crises, historic inflationary pressures, and the complex bureaucratic maze of multi-million-dollar federal grants. But look at where we stand today. We are leading a Department of Public Works that has built world-class educational campuses, secured a landmark $152 Million GARVEE issuance, deployed record-breaking capital into local roadway corridors, revolutionized territorial transit with a modern 28- vehicle fleet, built a leading ferryboat program and completely streamlined its internal procurement operations with independent signatory payment authority. Together, we have built a foundation that will support the Virgin Islands for decades to come. The Fiscal Year 2027 budget request before you will allow us to sustain that momentum and complete the work already underway. The progress outlined today demonstrates what disciplined planning, strong partnerships, and responsible stewardship can accomplish. I respectfully ask for your continued partnership so we can protect these investments, strengthen our workforce, and keep DPW on the Move. Before I conclude, I want to recognize the men and women of DPW who work tirelessly to improve and maintain our territory. Every day, we have the tremendous opportunity to improve the quality of life for every single Virgin Islander and we do not take that for granted. Your dedication to our mission inspires me to work on your behalf daily. I appreciate your hard work and commitment to service. I’d like to acknowledge a few specific team members who exemplify this commitment, specifically, Mr. Jermaine Tyson of St. Thomas, and Ms. Yaneria Knight of St. Croix, the department’s employees of the year. Both individuals earned this distinction by going above and beyond daily and I personally thank them. I’d also like to acknowledge the retirement of a long-time member of our DPW family – Ms. Donna Roberts who will retire later this month after a remarkable career with VITRAN on St. John. Ms. Roberts, I cannot express enough gratitude for your decades of service, and I wish you the best in your retirement. I would be remiss if I conclude without mentioning some things that are “in motion” but will require additional funding beyond our FY27 budget request. Over the past years, we have invested in our cemeteries territory- wide. That has been evidenced through additional crypts and columbariums, the new wall for Western Cemetery #3 and our efforts to secure additional land for the Frederiksted and St. John cemeteries. Our effort to digitize cemetery records is also yielding positive results. However, more funding will be needed in this area for expansion, management and to address deferred maintenance. Over the past weeks, the pedestrian bridge at the intersection of the former Addelita Cancryn School and Western Cemetery #3 has been a hot button topic in our community as the deterioration is evident. Two years ago, we received a preliminary estimate of approximately $600,000 for demolition and removal of the pedestrian bridge. While letters raise concerns, they don’t effectuate solutions. My team and I have been evaluating all options available to us but, whatever the path forward chosen, it will require local funding. I would also be remiss if I did not address Act 9100. The Department was neither consulted during its development nor afforded the opportunity to testify on legislation that directly affects programs we administer every day. That is unfortunate because departments charged with implementation often identify operational, legal, and fiscal consequences that are not readily apparent during the legislative process. Section 8 authorizes the incorporation of more than thirty private roads into the public road system without providing the resources necessary to maintain them. Incorporating a road into the public inventory does not merely change its legal status—it creates an ongoing obligation to inspect, maintain, repair, pave, and respond to public complaints. Those responsibilities carry real costs and real expectations. I encourage you to consider Governor Bryan’s proposal of a public referendum to propose an additional tax, with a sunset, dedicated to road maintenance and repairs. Section 9 substantially alters the Department's advertising program by exempting broad categories of signs, including signs for political candidates, while simultaneously directing the Department to develop an entirely new regulatory framework for those exemptions. The practical effect is reduced revenue, increased administrative responsibility, and greater uncertainty in enforcement—all without additional resources. This simple, yet detrimental piece of special interest legislation, has set the groundwork for our roadsides to be littered with unregulated signs – all while we seek ways to enhance the program through VITRAN and other avenues. Good public policy is strongest when policymakers and implementing agencies work together before legislation is enacted – not after. This will likely mark my final budget presentation before this Committee as the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works. As we turn the corner to the final chapter of the Bryan-Roach Administration, I want to thank Governor Bryan and Lt. Governor Roach for this appointment. The experience and opportunity to serve has been tremendous. I’ve worked alongside dedicated professionals, changed the course of infrastructure development and enhancement, restored federal confidence in our programs, and developed a critical project pipeline for years to come. As a Virgin Islander, this has been one of the most fulfilling experiences in my life. The lessons learned and relationships built will stay with me for the rest of my life. As I present before you today, I can honestly say we have made a lasting positive impact in our Territory. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of my entire family especially my wife and children, who sacrificed more than most people will ever know. I want to thank my colleagues and coworkers and, as always, the people of our beloved islands for their patience, trust and understanding. Chairman Francis, members of the Committee, on behalf of our executive team and the men and women of the Department of Public Works, thank you once again for the opportunity to present the Department’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget. We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to continuing our work on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands. I am now available to answer any questions you may have. A comprehensive review of active projects, ongoing infrastructure modernizations, and the milestones ahead as we continue building for tomorrow. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATES BLUEPRINT FOR PROGRESS & FUTURE DELIVERY APPENDIX I: Construction continues to advance on three major facilities, all of which are in their final phases of construction and interior finishing. The Minetta Mitchell Facility is 95% complete, the Lindberg Bay Facility is 85% complete, and the Bolongo Facility has reached 80% completion. ST. THOMAS HEAD STARTS ($9.9M EXPENDED) We have achieved substantial progress across our educational facilities portfolio, with the Concordia Facility at 95% completion and the Anna's Hope Facility at 94% completion. Both projects are in their final stages, with interior furniture installation and equipment turnover currently underway. This landmark campus has reached 93% completion and is progressing steadily toward the final stages of construction. With a total contract value of $275,196,233.00, the contractor is currently completing exterior landscaping and installing the solar panel support framework. ARTHUR RICHARDS K-8 SCHOOL PROJECT UPDATES ST. CROIX HEAD STARTS ($12M EXPENDED) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Following the successful mitigation of a long-standing boundary dispute, our original Contractor returned to the site to finish the final reconditioning, overlay and striping of an omitted segment, totaling $101,086.57. SION FARM ROAD REPAIR (RT.81) PROJECT UPDATES To date, the Department has invested $1.3 million in critical historic preservation efforts. The project includes retaining wall reconstruction, roof rehabilitation, and a complete modernization of the facility's electrical systems. SION FARM MANSION REPAIRS The contractor has successfully completed this $3.4 million structural rehabilitation project, which included extensive roof system upgrades, comprehensive mold remediation, and a complete interior renovation. CHARLES W. TURNBULL LIBRARY Following the successful completion of extensive federal compliance reviews, construction on this facility is progressing steadily. The contractor is actively constructing structural masonry walls, reinforced columns, and bond beams to create a durable, resilient facility designed to withstand future severe weather events. CHARLES SEALES FIRE STATION This $1,058,953.80 preservation project has reached 98% completion and is on track for completion this month. The remaining work includes finalizing the reinforced concrete wall and installing a prominent corner monument sign. WESTERN CEMETERY NO. 3 PERIMETER WALL PETER’S REST ROAD REPAIRS This project entailed complete reconditioning, overlay and striping of five essential road sections for a total cost of $446,948.74. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATES The Department has executed a construction contract which values over $5 million to advance this transformative urban corridor improvement project. Covering Strand, King, Queen, and Fisher Streets, the contractor has mobilized and begun construction to enhance roadway infrastructure, improve pedestrian accessibility, and revitalize the historic downtown district. FREDERIKSTED ROAD REPAIRS PROJECT UPDATES As one of the Department's signature roadway projects on St. Croix, this comprehensive rehabilitation represents a major investment in the Territory's transportation infrastructure. Valued at $18,857,260.94, the project includes extensive site clearing, roadway base stabilization, structural retaining wall construction, and heavy-duty asphalt paving designed to support high traffic volumes and improve long-term resilience against environmental conditions. MAHOGANY ROAD (ETHEL MCINTOSH MEMORIAL DRIVE) This high-priority roadway improvement project is one of the Department's major infrastructure investments on St. Thomas. The project includes roadway milling, base rehabilitation, and a heavy-duty asphalt overlay to strengthen the corridor, improve driving conditions, and support the high volume of daily residential and commuter traffic. LEONARDO TROTMAN DRIVE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Spanning from the Carambola intersection to Frontline Bar and Grill, this $761,751.69 roadway improvement project enhanced pavement conditions and improved ride quality along a key transportation corridor. Construction was meticulously planned to minimize public disruptions. MIDLAND ROAD REPAIRS On St. Croix, the Department successfully delivered $17,028,282.93 in roadway infrastructure improvements across 19 locations. The project included comprehensive road, culvert, and bridge rehabilitations to strengthen critical transportation infrastructure In the St. Thomas/St. John District, the Department delivered a $24,290,274.04 regional infrastructure improvement program across 18 project sites --13 on St. Thomas and five on St. John. The work included roadway, embankment, and drainage system restorations. EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION ER PORTFOLIO - ST. CROIX EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION ER PORTFOLIO - ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN The Department of Public Works is investing $4.7 million to construct a resilient temporary operations base that will ensure uninterrupted service continuity while the agency's primary headquarters is being reconstructed. This project remains on schedule for completion in June 2027. DPW TEMPORARY FACILITY PROJECT UPDATES This $10,244,243 investment is delivering a modern 14,950- square-foot transportation complex for DPW's Division of Transportation on St. Croix. With Phase I substantially complete, Phase II construction is now underway to finalize this critical maintenance and fleet operations hub, with full completion anticipated in June 2027. VITRAN OPERATIONS FACILITY Over two miles of critical roadway were successfully rehabilitated through a comprehensive scope of work that included low-water crossing improvements, asphalt paving and compaction, and roadway striping. The project also involved close coordination with utility providers to help ensure the newly paved roadway remained intact, preventing unnecessary utility cuts and patchwork repairs. The total project cost for this corridor was $1,189,918.70. DIAMOND RUBY ROAD REPAIRS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATES This highly specialized cultural preservation project restored key infrastructure while preserving the area's historic character. Improvements included restored brick steps, upgraded drainage swales, replaced deteriorated sewer covers, installation of safety handrails, and new lampposts to enhance nighttime visibility, improving safety while beautifying the surrounding landscape and flora for residents and visitors alike. 99 STEPS RENOVATION This $3.2 million expenditure is now 85% complete, with work focused on key accessibility improvements including elevator installation, historic cabinetry restoration, and exterior brick paver walkways. The project is scheduled to be completed by August 2026. To combat historic urban flooding, DPW executed extensive design-build storm drainage improvements along First Avenue and key historic downtown corridors in St. Thomas. The scope included oversized culverts, integrated catch basins, and reinforced trench drains, significantly improving stormwater capacity and mitigating the risk of flash flooding during severe weather events. ENID M. BAA PUBLIC LIBRARY CHARLOTTE AMALIE & FIRST AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS POST OFFICE SQUARE & HISTORIC PARKS REVITALIZATION These completed highway projects represent landmark achievements, including the multi-phase modernization of the Melvin Evans Highway ($27,576,050.41), the high-traffic Clifton Hill Connector Road ($15,131,936.20), and additional bridge rehabilitation projects ($4,765,496.42), all of which are now fully completed and structurally sound. MAJOR COMPLETED HIGHWAYS PROJECT UPDATES Representing a major localized infrastructure investment of $7.87 million, this neighborhood relief initiative successfully rehabilitated high-volume commuter corridors and residential subdivisions across St. Thomas, which includes Mafolie, Nicholas Friday Drive, Bakkero, Skyline Road, Bovoni, Hospital Ground, Coki Point, Sibilly Circle, General and Silke Gade, and Bluebeard’s. The project also delivered critical pavement restorations along Enighed Pond Road and within the core town networks of Cruz Bay and Coral Bay on St. John. ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN COMPREHENSIVE TASK ORDERS This multi-site beautification initiative delivers comprehensive structural and aesthetic improvements across Educators Park, Emancipation Garden, and Post Office Square. The scope includes ADA-compliant concrete pathways, restoration and sealing of historic brick walkways, and critical structural repairs to the Emancipation Garden bandstand. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS THE RETROSPECTIVE AN EIGHT-YEAR JOURNEY OF INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION A visual ledger of the major corridors, bridges, and facilities built, paved, and restored across the Territory under the Bryan/Roach Administration. APPENDIX II: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS VETERANS DRIVE CLEAR VIEW EASTERN CEMETERY MAIN STREET CHRISTIANSTED BOARDWALK WESTERN CEMETERY WALL ST. JOHN BATTERY MIDLAND BRIDGE KINGSHILL CEMETERY PARKING LOT ALTONA LAGOON BRIDGE BOLONGO HEAD START ESTATE BUGBY HOLE ESTATE HERMAN HILL ALTON ADAMS DRIVE VITRAN NEW BUSES BOVONI NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS ROUTE 104/ STARFISH MARKET CALQUOHOUN BRIDGE MT. WELCOME/GALLOWS BAY WEYMOUTH RHYMER HIGHWAY ESTATE LA REINE FRENCHMAN'S BAY CLIFTON HILL CONNECTOR ROAD QUEEN MARY HIGHWAY BRIDGE VINCENT MASON POOL PETER’S REST ALTONA LAGOON BRIDGE WATER ISLAND WATERSHED MELVIN EVANS HIGHWAY STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION BASIN TRIANGLE TO PUEBLO BLACKPOINT HILL AIRPORT ROAD REPAIRS LILLIE TAARNE GADE & STORE TAARNE GADE CRUZ BAY TENNIS COURT SPRING GUT TEMPORARY BRIDGE MAIN STREET HOSPITAL GROUND CHARLOTTE AMALIE DOWNTOWN DRAINAGE VALLEY ROAD CHARLOTTE AMALIE DOWNTOWN DRAINAGE APPENDIX III: FY2026 PROJECT TIMELINE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS APPENDIX IV: GRANT LISTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Grant/Start & End Date Federal Fund Project No. ERP Project No. Grant Award Amount Ending Available Balance 05/19/2006 - 1/27/2023 Main Street Enhancement Q-NH-000E(011) F9085 17,860,853.64 268,188.51 09/16/2015 - 12/30/2022 Moravian Highway VI-0030(039) F6160 4,521,434.96 6,970.70 03/19/2013 - 12/30/2022 Turpentine Road Bridge Approaches VI-A030(001) FW041 370,937.52 2,244.45 02/08/2012 - 2/28/2023 ER Repairs/Rte 33/Clearview Apts. ER-VI-0033(007) FW650 2,498,112.39 371,538.50 05/23/2013 - 12/30/2022 Tropical Storm Otto ER Repairs(STT/STJ) C4 ER-VI-0037(002) FW948 702,583.00 84,811.53 06/01/2013 - 9/30/2025 Veterans Drive DPC-A034(001) FW150 12,932,388.57 -131,210.31 09/13/2019 - 12/30/2022 ER Mafolie Road Ret Wall ER-VI-0035(002) F6127 1,039,321.00 36,233.76 08/01/2012 - 12/31/2025 Raphune Hill VI-0038(003) FWP6B 2,433,460.19 1,136,517.04 09/19/2014 -2/16/2022 Route 64 Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement VI-0064(005) FU189 20,000.00 14,715.90 09/17/2021 - 9/29/2023 Melvin Evans Highway - GH to WD VI-0066(013) F6113 11,216,666.00 -691,981.39 01/01/2006 - Clifton Hill Connector Road Q-NH-0075(003) F9083 1,535,239.18 2,153.26 09/16/2015 - 1/31/2023 Improvements to Clifton Hill Connector-Phase I VI-0075(004) F6161 10,622,772.74 -463,872.74 09/15/2014 - 12/30/2022 Scenic Road Phase II VI-0078(005) FU181 3,820,000.00 395,471.42 09/25/2019 - 1/2/2023 Mount Welcome Road Pavement Reconstruction VI-0753(001) F6134 3,787,875.60 1,235,567.97 03/01/2010 - Spring Gut Road VI-0085(001) FZ185 1,365,313.61 54,700.10 07/12/2012 - Fire Station Relocation Projects VI-0314(003) FWP6A 6,127,049.45 0.00 07/19/2013 - 12/30/2022 Scottfree Road - Phase I VI-A405(001) FWZ5L 1,376,683.34 69.12 07/19/2013 - 12/30/2022 Scottfree Road - Phase II VI-B405(001) FWZ5M 904,522.53 358,588.50 09/25/2018 - 12/16/2022 Carlton Road Pavement Preservation & Rehab VI-0667(001) F6175 3,485,572.00 353,991.81 09/19/2014 - Route 7025 Bridge Rehabilitation/Repl. VI-7025(001) FU188 30,000.00 9,682.18 05/19/2006 - Cruzan Bike Path Q-NH-9999(115) F908S 994,208.64 591,497.38 10/01/2010 - 12/30/2022 Islandwide Pavement Pres. (Phase VII)- STT VI-9999(122) FZ205 6,718,728.73 27,802.83 09/01/2010 - 12/30/2022 Islandwide Pavement Pres. (Phase VII)- STX VI-9999(124) FX052 4,967,623.01 7,524.77 05/23/2013 - Tropical Storm Otto ER Repairs(STT/STJ) C3 ER-VI-9999(127) FW958 249,417.00 8,751.55 5/30/2013 - 11/25/2022 Crown Bay Improvements - Phase II VI-9999(131) FW091 3,667,575.91 30,081.93 05/29/2019 - 11/25/2022 ER Temp Traffic Control -STT/STJ ER-VI-9999(137) F6118 298,508.06 0.00 08/27/2019 - 01/29/2023 ER Temp Traffic Control -STX ER-VI-9999(138) F6126 314,396.15 172,293.86 10/30/2019 - 02/28/2023 ER Permanent Signs Installation - STT/STJ ER-VI-9999(139) F6129 1,523,960.00 43,796.84 10/30/2019 - 02/17/2023 ER Permanent Signs Installation - STX ER-VI-9999(140) F6128 1,888,310.75 732,460.23 09/26/2019 - 09/30/2022 ER Projects managed by EFLHD - STT/STJ ER-VIER(001) F6132 383,525.85 165,282.06 09/26/2019 - 09/30/2022 ER Projects managed by EFLHD - STX ER-VIER(002) F6133 432,741.94 298,307.67 01/31/2020 - 12/30/2022 State Planning and Research FY20 SPR-0020(001) F6135 80,000.00 48,550.91 09/28/2021 - 12/31/2022 State Planning and Research FY22 SPR-0022(001) F6116 180,000.00 74,686.67 08/13/2020 - 12/30/2022 On the Job Training (OJT/SS) DBE2019 F6110 140,507.00 132,731.52 06/08/2022 - 09/29/2023 On the Job Training (OJT/SS) OJT2022 F6167 45,000.00 42,928.21 08/31/2016 - Support Services DBE Program DBE2016 F6108 22,500.00 17,371.76 03/17/2022 - 10/30/2023 Support Services DBE Program DBE2021 F6168 83,553.99 69,657.23 01/18/2023 - 01/31/2024 State Planning and Research FY23 SPR-0023(001) F6139 50,000.00 29,844.54 07/14/2023 - 12/31/2024 On the Job Training (OJT/SS) 0JT2023 F6141 20,000.00 16,250.70 09/22/2025 - 10/30/2026 On the Job Training (OJT/SS) 0JT2024 F6153 20,000.00 20,000.00 09/19/2023 - 09/30/2024 Support Services DBE Program DBE2022 F6143 30,763.66 30,763.66 04/02/2024 - 09/30/2025 Support Services DBE Program DBE2023 F6149 34,170.24 34,170.24 09/20/2023 - 12/29/2024 State Planning and Research FY24 SPR-0024(001) F6142 623,129.81 365,660.56 09/23/2024 - 12/31/2025 State Planning and Research FY25 SPR-0025(001) F6150 746,870.19 58,154.24 09/16/2025 - 02/26/2027 State Planning and Research FY26 SPR-0026(001) F6154 650,000.00 327,982.82 08/12/2024 - 09/30/2027 Ferry Boat Program 032M(002) F6148 589,695.00 1,138.50 08/28/2024 - 09/30/2026 Mahogany Road Rt76 Ethyl McIntosh Drive 0076(002) F6169 8,179,444.78 7,983,134.76 09/24/2024 - 12/31/2025 Centerline Road St. John 0010(005) F6100 1,450,000.00 1,447,617.00 Veterans Drive - GARVEE DPC-A034(002) PFA01 23,542,007.76 0.00 Hams Bluff Road - GARVEE VI-0063(002) PFA02 6,000,000.00 6,000,000.00 Melvin Evans Highway - HR to GH - GARVEE VI-0066(012) PFA31 16,000,000.00 220,906.44 Melvin Evans Highway - GH to WD - GARVEE VI-0066(013) PFA32 0.00 Melvin Evans Highway - WD to WA - GARVEE VI-0066(014) PFA33 0.00 Melvin Evans Highway - WA to IP - GARVEE VI-0066(015) PFA34 0.00 Melvin Evans Highway - EA to CH VI-0066(016) PFA35 0.00 Melvin Evans Highway - HD to SI VI-0066(017) PFA36 0.00 Rattan Road - GARVEE VI-0074(001) PFA04 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 Mahogany Road - GARVEE VI-0076(001) PFA05 6,500,000.00 6,443,000.00 Rt 81-Sion Valley/Sion Farm - GARVEE VI-0081(002) PFA06 8,500,000.00 1,371,231.38 Spring Gut Road - GARVEE VI-0085(002) PFA07 5,000,000.00 4,748,372.00 Christiansted Roads - GARVEE VI-9999(135) PFA08 3,000,000.00 2,549,000.00 Frederiksted Roads - GARVEE VI-9999(136) PFA09 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 DOI GRANTS 0.00 Centerline Road, Route 10 Cruz Bay and Coral Bay Road D19AP10006 F6117 1,842,023.00 Cruz Bay and Coral Bay Road Rehab D19AP00119 F6147 544,485.00 Charlotte Amalie Road Rehab Project D19AP00118 F6146 323,250.00 Estate Thomas Road Improvement Project - STT D22AP00073 F6145 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 D25AP00232 F6151 500,000.00 FTA 0.00 8/31/2016-9/30/2024 Urbanized Area Formula Grant - FY'14-15 VI-2016-003-00 F6106 3,690,323.00 406,263.86 8/20/2019-3/30/2026 Urbanized Area Formula Grant - FY' 17-18 VI-2019-003-00 F6109 4,502,572.00 469,240.18 9/11/2019-3/30/2025 Urbanized Area Formula Grant - FY' 19 VI-2019-004-00 F6131 2,701,700.00 472,341.62 7/30/2022-3/30/2030 Urbanized Area Formula Grant - FY'20-21 VI-2022-002-00 F6138 5,493,970.00 1,210,824.74 8/20/2019-3/30/2025 Bus Shelter Upgrade FY-17 Discretionary Grant VI-2019-001-00 F6123 445,640.00 426,040.00 8/16/2019-3/30/2024 La Reine Transfer Station Facility Discretionary Grant VI-2019-002-00 F6124 1,696,405.00 1,696,405.00 5/14/2020-3/30/2028 ER Response Recovery & Rebuilding Grant Part 1 VI-2020-001-00 F6136 971,400.00 305,950.72 4/14/2021-3/30/2025 Care Act FY-20 PPE & Other Expenses Grant Part 1of 2 VI-2021-001-00 V6106 449,242.00 399,956.79 6/22/2021-3/30/2025 Care Act FY-20 Cleaning & Sanitization Grant Part 2 of 2 VI-2021-003-00 V6107 3,868,318.00 91,372.59 6/22/2021-3/30/2025 FY-21 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant VI-2021-004-00 V6108 232,642.00 73,971.94 7/18/2023-3/30/2030 FY2021 Areas of Persistent Poverty Grant - Transit Plan Update VI-2023-001-00 F6130 2,103,786.00 445,792.88 3/21/2024-3/30/2031 Urbanized Area Formula Grant (UAF) FY'22 - 23 VI-2024-001-00 F6144 375,000.00 374,550.00 9/9/2025-3/30/2032 Urbanized Area Formula Grant (UAF) FY'24 - 25 VI-2025-001-00 F6152 6,878,642.00 2,490,110.16 3/25/2022-3/30/2026 ER Responce Recovery & Rebuilding Grant Part 2 VI-2022-001-00 F6119 6,287,912.00 5,095,076.88 APPENDIX V: TEAM CULTURE AND APPRECIATION DPW ON THE MOVE... Culture, Excellence and Individual Tradition Honoring our workforce, highlighting employee engagement initiatives, and celebrating our 2026 Employees of the Year! DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS EOTY 2026 As we celebrate the milestones and achievements of the Department of Public Works, we pause to honor the memory of our fallen colleagues. Their dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to public service helped shape not only the Department, but the Virgin Islands we proudly serve. Though they are no longer with us, their legacy lives on in the roads we pave, the facilities we build, and the communities we serve. Their contributions remain woven into the foundation of this department and the progress of our Territory. They are deeply missed, forever remembered, and will always be a part of the DPW family. We remember. We honor. We will never forget. IN MEMORIAM ALAN OTTLEY DOLLY WHEELER RENE JOSEPH DEON GIMENEZ CHERYL GEFFARD ALRICK THOMAS AUCKLAND SEMPER EDWIN BROOKS MALTON LINDSEY PEGGY FRANCO DPW ON THE MOVE... Thank You Thank You